Association between Body Composition and Dysphagia in Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

• Main Authors: Cristina Salvioni (Author), Adriana Leico Oda (Author), Marco Orsini (Author), Michele Pauli (Author), Luciana M. Frabasile (Author), Percilia C. L. Alves (Author), Rosana M. Borges (Author), Helena N. M. Sierra (Author), Gabriela Menegatti (Author), Márcio Ottoboni Pinho (Author), Acary Souza Bulle Oliveira (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2021-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<b>Background</b>: The influence of changes in body composition on swallowing in patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is unknown. Understanding the interrelation between body compartments and dysphagia may establish specific treatments related to both nutritional aspects as...